French film directors Chris Marker and Alain Resnais joined forces to create 20th century cinematic history. Fullerton’s Hibbleton Gallery recalls these masters tonight as part of a special two-month long series dedicated to works illuminating how memory is formed and the future imagined. In 1953’s Statues Also Die, Marker and Resnais teamed to explore in film essay form how colonialism distorted African art in history. France took no liking to it, unsurprisingly banning the work for 15 years. Another selection for the night, 1962’s La Jetée sees Marker envisioning Paris after nuclear war. Through experimental black and white still photos, the sci-fi short film grips the audience, especially the scene with particularly arresting eyes. Sure, folks can watch these films elsewhere, but spend a night in good cinematic company instead!
Mon., Nov. 16, 8 p.m., 2015
Gabriel San Román is from Anacrime. He’s a journalist, subversive historian and the tallest Mexican in OC. He also once stood falsely accused of writing articles on Turkish politics in exchange for free food from DönerG’s!